Description

Mini Fruit Tarts are a visually stunning and delicious dessert, featuring a crisp, buttery tart shell filled with smooth pastry cream and topped with fresh, colorful fruits. These bite-sized treats are perfect for celebrations, tea parties, bridal showers, or just as a sweet snack. Easy to customize with your favorite fruits and a glaze for extra shine, mini fruit tarts are a stress-free yet elegant dessert option sure to impress any guest.

Ingredients

For the Pastry Cream:

Whole milk

Egg yolks

Cornstarch

Salt

Sugar

Vanilla extract

For the Tart Dough:

All-purpose flour

Egg

Granulated sugar

Butter

Salt

For the Fruit Topping:

Strawberries, blueberries, and other fruits of choice (kiwi, raspberries, etc.)

Optional: Jam for glazing

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Instructions

Make the Tart Dough: Cream together the butter and sugar, then add the egg. Gradually mix in the flour until just combined. Chill the dough for at least 2 hours before baking.
Make the Pastry Cream: Heat milk and vanilla extract in a saucepan. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks, cornstarch, and sugar. Once the milk is heated, slowly pour it into the egg mixture while whisking continuously. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook until thickened. Strain and chill for 2 hours.
Roll and Bake the Tart Shells: Roll out the dough and cut circles to fit mini tart pans. Bake at 325°F for 14-18 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
Fill the Tarts: Once the tart shells are cooled, pipe the chilled pastry cream into each shell.
Top with Fresh Fruit: Arrange fresh fruit on top of the pastry cream. Optionally, brush with a fruit glaze for added shine.

Notes

Variation Ideas: Feel free to use any fruit of your choice, such as raspberries, kiwi, or peaches. For a shiny finish, brush the fruit with a simple glaze made from fruit jam and water.

Crust Options: You can try using pre-made tart shells to save time, or substitute with shortbread cookies for a different flavor.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American